Author: Izel Abanilla

MANILA, Philippines – A fuming Diane Abby Tupaz, wife of former child actor Nino Muhlach, lashed out on social media over what seemed to be a sex scandal involving their child as victim. On Facebook, Tupaz made a furious post in all capital letters shortly after her husband posted an equally feisty line “inumpisahan nyo, tatapusin ko.” That scandal rocked showbiz, with reports coming in bits and pieces. First there was a report of young Kapuso talent who was allegedly sexually abused by two network executives after the recent GMA Gala at a luxury hotel in Taguig City. Netizens were…

MANILA, Philippines – Actor Vin Abrenica and wife Sophie Albert are happy expectant parents for the second time. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Albert posted a maternity shoot with her family showing her growing baby bump. “From three to four, our family is growing more! The secret’s out and we’re over the moon!” Albert said. After a decade of being together, the long-time couple got married in 2023. Their wedding came over two years after they got engaged in December 2020.

MANILA, Philippines – Chickens in a commercial farm in Tarlac province tested positive for Bird Flu, the Philippine Egg Board Association (PEBA) said. PEBA president Francis Uyehara said the chickens were already sold prior to the discovery of the infection. “The chickens were being transported when they died. Upon examination, the chickens tested positive for bird flu,” he said. This is why the PEBA urged the Department of Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration to act on the speedy approval of the bird flu vaccine. According to the World Health Organization, Bird Flu or Avian Influenza is…

MANILA, Philippines – AFTER his heroic stunt, Kapamilya actor Gerald Anderson called out to the public asking where he could get anti-leptospirosis drugs. On his Instagram, the actor asked his followers where he could access Doxycyline, a drug administered to treat leptospirosis because it was sold out in stores. Netizens extended concern for the actor who recently went viral for his bravery. During the onslaught of Typhoon Carina and Habagat, the actor bravely swam through chest-high to overhead floods to rescue residents in Quezon City.

MANILA, Philippines – Star Magic artist Amanda Zamora asked netizens to stop spreading false information about her being linked to someone she is “in no way associated with.” On her Instagram stories, Zamora urged people to be kinder and have more discernment. “I kindly ask everyone to stop spreading baseless rumors and fake news where I am in no way associated with. May we be kinder in words towards one another and practice discernment, especially on the internet,” she said. While she did not specify anyone in her post, Zamora has been the topic of rumors linking her to Kapamilya…

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Joel Villanueva filed Senate Bill 2752, or the proposed Anti-POGO Act, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to ban all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). The measure seeks to revoke “all POGO and other related licenses issued by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) and other investment promotion agencies with the power to issue such licenses.” Once passed into law, POGO companies, legal and illegal, would be given 30 days to cease their operation or be sentenced to 12 to 20 years in prison and/or pay a fine of P100 million. Once the law takes…

CEBU, Philippines – CEBU Police investigated a viral video showing puppies being fed to a python uploaded by a certain Emma Pepito who was believed to be from Carmen City. It was found out that the woman was not a resident and that no incident of animal cruelty is happening in the city. In a statement released, Pulisya Carmen Cppo said it “conducted an investigation on the alleged involvement of a name Emma Pepito, said to be a snake keeper, for animal cruelty in which Carmen, Cebu was also tagged on a social media post.” Their initial investigation revealed that…

MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Chiz Escudero said it is “embarrassing” on the part of law enforcement agencies, particularly the Philippine National Police and the National Bureau of Investigation that targets, suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and televangelist Apollo Quiboloy have not been located despite the issuance of warrants of their arrest. In an ambush interview on Tuesday, Escudero gave his cents on the law enforcement’s failure to produce Guo. “Siya lang ba? O kaya nga. Di’ba mas maraming akusado na mas malalala pa ‘yung krimen, malalaki pa ‘yung mga kaso hindi nila nahuhuli,” he said. “Ang sagot ko…

MANILA, Philippines – FLOOD control efforts for 2025 will have a quarter of a trillion budget as proposed by the Department of Budget and Management. “The water resources development and flood control sub-sector is provided P257.06 billion largely attributed to the DPWH’s Flood Management Program (P254.29 billion) that will construct and maintain flood mitigation structures and drainage systems,” according to the National Expenditure Program. It also states that next year, an allocation of P861.24 billion is proposed for communications, roads, and other transport sub-sectors for infrastructure projects. Burden and debt payment to creditors get a share of P876.73 billion whereas…

EVEN heroes get sick. After his heroic plunge into chest-high floods to save stranded residents in the devastation of Typhoon Carina and Habagat, actor Gerald Anderson got sick. He however was on his way to recovery and thanked his supporters for wishing him well, according to reports. On Monday, the actor posted a photo of his hand holding two tablets and said “last day of meds. 100 (percent) from the bottom of my heart, thank you everyone for all the love & concern.” He did not specify what his sickness was. Screen grab from @andersongeraldjr’s Instagram story As relentless rains…